Alia Bhatt starrer Alpha Postponed Again to avoid clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan

Alpha avoid clash with battle of galwan

Yash Raj Films’ highly anticipated spy thriller Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has been postponed for the second time, with the makers opting to avoid a direct box office clash with Salman Khan’s forthcoming war drama Battle of Galwan.

Earlier this month, Alpha — part of the YRF Spy Universe — was slated to hit theatres on 17 April 2026 after being previously delayed from its original Christmas 2025 date to allow for extensive post-production and visual effects work. However, Taran Adarsh shared on X that YRF has decided to vacate the April slot after learning that Battle of Galwan, starring Salman Khan, is also targeting a similar release window.

"#BreakingNews... ALPHA AVOIDS CLASH WITH BATTLE OF GALWAN - YRF TO DECIDE ON A NEW DATE... #AdityaChopra steps aside for #SalmanKhan, moving Alpha from its previously announced release date of April 17, 2026, to avoid a direct clash with BattleOfGalwan. #YRF had locked April 17, 2026, for Alpha, but the makers will now announce a new release date after assessing the theatrical release calendar over the next couple of months," Taran Adarsh wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

#BreakingNews... 'ALPHA' AVOIDS CLASH WITH 'BATTLE OF GALWAN' – YRF TO DECIDE ON NEW DATE... #AdityaChopra steps aside for #SalmanKhan, moving #Alpha from its earlier announced release date of 17 April 2026 to avoid a direct clash with #BattleOfGalwan.#YRF had locked 17 April… pic.twitter.com/BF3QElleC2

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 27, 2025

Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha marks a significant chapter in the YRF Spy Universe as the first female-led action thriller in the franchise. Apart from Alia and Sharvari, the film also features actors Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in central roles, promising high-voltage action and drama. The franchise has previously delivered hits such as Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War and Pathaan.

While Alpha’s new date remains undetermined, industry watchers say the decision reflects a broader strategy in Bollywood where studios avoid head-on clashes between major films to maximize box office potential. Battle of Galwan — directed by Apoorva Lakhia — is based on the real-life 2020 India-China Galwan Valley conflict and has already stirred excitement with its patriotic theme and Salman Khan’s presence.

Also read: Battle of Galwan Teaser OUT: Salman Khan unveils intense tribute to Indian Army on his 60th birthday

Fans eagerly await confirmation of Alpha’s updated release date, hoping for a 2026 theatrical launch that complements the star-studded spy action spectacle.